Traditional Ayurvedic Method for Purification and Cleansing of the
BloodToxins present in the gastro-intestinal tract are
absorbed into the blood and circulated throughout the body. This
condition is called toxemia, which is the basic cause of repeated
infections, hypertension and certain other circulatory conditions.
This includes repeated attacks of skin disorders such as urticaria,
rashes, herpes, eczema, acne, scabies, leukoderma, chronic itching or
hives. In such conditions, along with internal medication, elimination
of the toxins and purification of the blood is necessary. Raktamoksha
is also indicated for cases of enlarged liver, spleen and gout.

Pitta is
produced from the disintegrated red blood cells in the liver. So pitta
and blood have a very close relationship. An increase in pitta may go
into the blood causing toxicity, and thus many pittagenic disorders.

Extracting a
small amount of blood from a vein relieves the tension created by the pittagenic toxins in the blood. Bloodletting also stimulates the
spleen to produce antitoxic substances which helps to stimulate the
immune system. Toxins are neutralized enabling radical cures in many
blood born disorders.

Bloodletting
is contraindicated in cases of anaemia, edema, extreme weakness,
diabetes and in children and elderly persons. It is also an illegal
procedure within the United States and Europe.

Certain
substances such as sugar, salt, yogurt, sour tasting foods and alcohol
are toxic to the blood. In certain blood disorders these substances
should be avoided to keep the blood pure. Burdock root tea,
sandalwood, saffron, manjista, guduchi, rose and lotus are herbs that
help to purify the blood. Turmeric, goldenseal, pomegranate juice,
neem, oranges, beets and raisins can also be beneficial for blood
disorders.

For blood
purifying therapy look for substances that are bitter and astringent
and have blood thinning properties. Burdock root tea is the best blood
purifier. For blood carried disorders such as allergy, rash or acne
the patient should take a milk laxative and the next evening begin
burdock root tea therapy. The tea is made from one teaspoon of powder
in one cup of hot water. If taken every night, the action of the herb
will begin to purify the blood.

For any
raktamoksha treatment or related alternative treatment it is
beneficial to refrain from yogurt, salt, sugar, alcohol, marijuana,
sour and fermented foods.

Panchakarma is a very
special Ayurvedic operation requiring proper guidance from a highly
trained and skillful Ayurvedic practitioner. This should not be
undertaken just from information in this article. One should consult
with an Ayurvedic physician, not just someone with a modest amount of
training. Panchakarma is done individually for each person with their
specific constitution and specific disorder in mind, thus it requires
close observation and supervision.